The plan is part of the council’s 20 is plenty policy to roll out lower speed limits on the majority of the city’s residential roads in a bid to reduce pollution and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Other routes could also have variable speed limits introduced to cut the speeds from the standard 30mph to 20mph outside schools or busy shopping parades at peak times.

But Labour cabinet member for transport Tahir Ali said that the new additions to the 20mph zones shows the council is listening to residents.

He said: “The evidence from other towns and cities shows that lower speed limits have a positive effect, including on traffic flow, and our plans have been shaped in partnership with local communities so we get the best solution for everyone.

20mph road markings on Romney Way, Great Barr

“These changes show we are ready and willing to listen when there are things that can be improved on our highways for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.”

This is the first phase of the 20 is Plenty roll out and will pave the way for further 20mph zones to be introduced over the next few years.